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  Surgical Technology

  About the Program

    69-credit associate of applied science degree

    Prepare for a career as a surgical technician by developing knowledge in human anatomy, microbiology, and medical terminology, and learning to identify and handle surgical instruments and equipment. Students will also spend time in a hospital operating room to apply knowledge and skills under actual surgical conditions. Graduates of this program will be able to prepare an operating room for surgery, help with patient care, secure supplies, set up equipment and instruments for the surgical team and handle instruments during surgery.

    The skills acquired are also valuable in positions in the ambulatory surgery centers, endoscopy rooms, emergency rooms and labor and delivery departments.

    Graduates of WCTC’s program are eligible to take the national certification exam through the Liaison Council on Certification. The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee for Surgical Technology.

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